Volunteering

As little or as much as you can, we aim to make the volunteering experience flexible so you can engage as much or little as your circumstances allow.

No, we will find you a suitable volunteering opportunity and provide you with the training required to undertake it. But a willingness to learn and enthusiasm will be important.

Yes, we will pay any agreed travel expenses.

No Volunteering will not affect your benefits.

Yes, volunteering allows you to get out and meet new people and gain new skills. It could give you a sense of purpose and community and could be a steppingstone to employment.

No, you do not need a work permit, but you will need to have a DBS (Disclosure and barring services) check.